Campus Vibe
Known for business
Post University is a private institution in Waterbury with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 19K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,696 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,196.
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News & Alerts
Post University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Regular Decision
rolling
Decision by rolling
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
23.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
143
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (57)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
32%
- •32% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Competitive athletics program with modern facilities
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Post University was founded in 1890 as Post College.
- •Post acquired the school and renamed the school Waterbury Business College, where he became the college's first principal.
- •The school again changed its name in 1931 to Post College, where it would keep its namesake until 1990.
- •In 1965, the school moved to its current location on Country Club Road in Waterbury, Connecticut.
- •In 1970, the school opened its first off-campus site in Meriden, Connecticut.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Transit Scores
Local Economy
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Suggested Itinerary
Nearby Hotels
Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
Mattatuck Museum
Art and history museum in downtown Waterbury
Palace Theater
Historic performing arts venue in Waterbury
Quassy Amusement Park
Family amusement park on Lake Quassapaug
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
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